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ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Windows Pc

Developed By: ARD Online

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 32.928 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.9.0
Size 18.6 MB
Release Date October 27, 25
Category Music & Audio Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

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Description from Developer:
ARD Sounds. Your play button for the day. The free podcast app for Germany: exclusive ARD podcasts, exciting radio plays, free audiobooks, live radio, and reliable news – all in on... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio and install on Windows PC. ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio is free Music & Audio app, developed by ARD Online. Latest version of ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio is 3.9.0, was released on 2025-10-27 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 32,928 users, 25,215 users had rated it 5*, 1,779 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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ARD Sounds. Your play button for the day. The free podcast app for Germany: exclusive ARD podcasts, exciting radio plays, free audiobooks, live radio, and reliable news – all in one audio app. For on the go, at home, or while traveling. Here you're connected to the voices you love – from your region and from across the ARD network and Deutschlandradio.

Discover a new way of listening: emotional, informative, inspiring. Whether it's a crime thriller for the car ride, a true crime podcast, live football commentary, or a children's podcast to help you fall asleep – the ARD Sounds app brings you top-quality audio, whenever and wherever you want.

🌟Your free podcast & radio app

• 🎙️Podcasts in German: politics, culture, science, true crime, documentaries, comedy, sports, and more – all the important ARD podcasts in one app.

• 📚 Audiobooks & Radio Plays: Fantasy, classics, novels, and children's audio dramas – you can stream many titles for free and save them to listen to later.

• 📻 Live Radio: Listen to your favorite stations like NDR 1 Niedersachsen, WDR 2, SWR3, BR programs, or Deutschlandradio live anytime – digital radio in the best quality.

• 📰 News & Live Sports: From NDR Info and BR24 to major sporting events – stay up-to-date with the latest news, background information, and reports.

⚙️ More Convenience When Listening to Podcasts

• 💾 Listen to podcasts offline: Download episodes and use the app as a podcast player – perfect for trains, planes, or when you're out and about without reception.

• 💽 Personal Playlists & Watchlists: Create personal playlists with your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, and radio shows.

• 🔁 Continue listening on all devices: With your ARD account, you can sync your favorites and history between your smartphone, web, and other devices.

• 🔍 Intuitive operation: Quickly find new podcasts in German for free – by topic, station, or mood.

📡 Radio & Podcasts in one app
ARD Sounds brings together the best of podcasts, radio plays, audiobooks, and radio: the programs from BR, HR, MDR, NDR, RBB, Radio Bremen, SR, SWR, WDR, and Deutschlandradio in one modern radio app.

❤️ For everyone who loves audio
ARD Sounds is your app for podcasts, audiobooks, radio plays, live radio, news, and knowledge – with depth, heart, and perspective. For everyone who appreciates quality. For everyone who loves to listen. For everyone who wants to stay connected – with the voices they love. Download now for free and immerse yourself.
Im Studiofeedback kannst du jetzt auch Bilder und Videos aufnehmen, mitschicken und direkt teilen. Im Hintergrund haben wir an Performance, Akkuverbrauch und Stabilität gearbeitet und viele kleine Fehler behoben. Viel Spaß beim Hören!
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.